NFPA Conference & Expo

Chicago travel video: theater & performing arts

Linda Bailey — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

Chicago has five Tony Award-winning theater companies, original world premier productions and breathtaking classical performances. Learn more about Chicago's theater and performing arts at the Choose Chicago website.

Architectural intrigue braces the Windy City

Rachel Abrams — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

Chicago is known for its modern forward-thinking architecture, since most of its older structures were consumed by the devastating Great Chicago Fire of 1871. But, modern doesn't mean devoid of history. Buildings along Chicago River line the south border of...

Stop by NFPA booth #471 for a chance to win tickets to the Chicago White Sox game on June 11

Linda Bailey — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

Stop by the NFPA booth #471 in the expo hall on Monday, June 10 and drop off your business card for a chance to win two tickets to the Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays game on Tuesday, June...

A quick point-of-reference to identify exhibitors of interest - Product Showcase

Kate Greene — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:19 PDT

As you approach the exhibit hall floor at the NFPA Conference & Expo on Monday, June 10th, check out the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo Product Showcase! Located at the entrance to the exhibit hall floor, several of our exhibiting...

Willis (Sears) Tower from a unique fire protection perspective

Rachel Abrams — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

When most people visit the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), they're likely to head up to the SkyDeck on the 103rd floor, to take in the magnificent view! Let's read what one of our instructors says about this iconic...

NFPA thanks Intertek for sponsoring the 2013 Conference & Expo

Lauren Backstrom — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:11:03 PDT

Thank you to Intertek for participating in the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo sponsorship program! We appreciate your continued support. Please visit Intertek in booth 1057 from June 10th-June 12th to learn more about their products and services. Establish your...

Amazon top-rated books about Chicago

Linda Bailey — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:15:00 PDT

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated...

Chicago travel video: museums

Linda Bailey — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

Chicago's museums rank among some of the best in the world. There are 40 museums that cover a wide array of interests from contemporary art to nature and history. There is even a museum campus located along the lakeside. Browse...

Hyatt Regency Chicago announces completion of $168 million renovation

Linda Bailey — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

TripAdvisor Chicago’s largest hotel, the 2,019-room Hyatt Regency Chicago is part of NFPA's hotel block for the conference & Expo. In April they announced the completion of a $168 million renovation which included an overhaul of all guest rooms in...

History of the Chicago Fire Department

Jennifer Smith — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:08:26 PDT

Chicago has had its share of tragic, large-scale fires (e.g. The Great Chicago Fire, The Iroquois Theater Fire, Our Lady of the Angels School Fire, The La Salle Hotel Fire). Fortunately for Chicago, it’s had a fire department since 1832....